Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GH4

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GH4, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G5 was announced 19 months prior to the GH4 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G5 scores versus the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 features physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G5 versus the GH4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and GH4 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 and GH4.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged G5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.